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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
H CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
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cAcioR�P REGULAR MEETING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
33 ARROYO DRIVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Nagales and Nicolas, Vice
Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Matsumoto.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Honorable Dave Pine, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of New Employees (Mich Mercado, Human Resources Manager)
Human Resources Manager Mercado presented newly hired employees who introduced themselves
to Council as follows:
Christina Fernandez Assistant to the City manager
Kristian Romasanta Community Development Coordinator
Edgar Maravilla
Associate Planner
Devin Finn
Paramedic Firefighter
Ronnie Leong
Administrative Assistant I
Brian Malibiran
Supervising Library Specialist
Jennifer Taylor
Librarian 1
Erika Sanchez
Building Maintenance Custodian
Conor McGuire
Police Officer
David Vazquez
Police Officer
Alexis Juarez
Parking Enforcement Officer
Bianca Liu
Associate Engineer
Kim Varner
Code Enforcement Officer
Christina Tai
Environmental Compliance Inspector I
2. Presentation of proclamation recognizing March as Women's History Month in South San
Francisco.
Monserrat Sauceda read into the record a proclamation declaring March as Women's History
Month. Ms. Lisa Marroquin co-founder of Women on the Rise SSF discussed the group's mission
statement and their goal to promote and support other women on the rise. Ms. Marroquin invited the
community to their first Leadership Conference on September 14, 2019 at the Masonic Lodge in
South San Francisco.
3. State of the City (Mayor Matsumoto)
Mayor Matsumoto presented the State of the City highlighting the US economy and economist
predictions of rising interest rates, a potential economic slowdown and ramifications from the trade
with China. She discussed the state's economy and its addition of 3 million new jobs since the
recession. She highlighted the County's booming economy stating that the unemployment rate of
remained below 3%, currently at 2.3%. She discussed the City's key issues critical to the quality of
life such as financial stability, housing and development, transportation and traffic, Parks and
Recreation and indicated that the City's General Fund reserves has more than $111 million dollars.
Mayor Matsumoto indicated that 70% of the City's General fund comes from the following sources:
Property Tax 29%, Sales Tax 15%, Transient Occupancy Tax 14%, and Building Permits 11%
indicating that the robust economy of SFO traffic and construction activities keep the general fund
strong. In addition, Measure LL and FF approved by voters will increase the Transient Occupancy
Tax and establish a Cannabis Business License tax that will further help the City's revenue streams
grow. She discussed the City's $183 million dollar pension liability known as Ca1PERS and
indicated that the City Council must be diligent and remain proactive to pay down CalPERS as the
City's pension costs will continue to rise over the next few years.
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) continues to grow as well, with a current budget of $90.2
million dollars and the anticipated addition of several large CIP projects including the Community
Civic Center additional funding will be necessary.
Council will continue to seek innovative ways to develop the Community Civic Center project that
has been constrained due to limited budget and rising construction cost. The initial estimated project
cost was $175 million dollars and has increased to $210 million dollars; the City was able to keep
elements promised to the community by phase construction and a funding plan that includes private
funding. The City Council reprioritized the size of the library and parks and recreation building to
provide more program spaces and increased the size of the police station to ensure public safety
services, into the future. Council dedicated an acre and a half of open space for future programming
and scaled back on some of the architectural features originally conceptualized. They pushed out
construction of the fire station and outdoor program structures to future phases, subject to funding
opportunities.
The City's revenues are robust and the City is not immune to recession, city staff is working on
strategies to provide guidance on how to address a potential recession in the next several years.
Mayor Matsumoto indicated that the design and implementation of the General Plan 20 years ago
set the course of South San Francisco's rise to become the City's Capital Biotech of the world. The
plan set aside land East of Highway 101 as Biotech Campus, protected unmanaged growth,
enhanced parks and preserved open space. She indicated that the City is currently in the process of
updating
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the General Plan and completion will take approximately 2 years and will address housing,
transportation, and traffic to establish the future of the City. The City has established the General
Plan Advisory Committee, consisting of 11 members, ranging from residents, commissioners, small
and large business owners and the South San Francisco Unified School District that will meet
monthly or as needed and will bring broad prospective and guidance for the General Plan vision.
She indicated that the Community Civic Campus would be a signature project that will provide
stellar services to the residents of South San Francisco. Staff has begun Phase 1, schematic design;
focused on celebrating the city's diversity and pride. The three level campus includes a joint
Library, Parks and Recreation, along with a multi -use Community Theater/ City Council Chambers,
a new Police Operation center with a state of the art 911 -dispatch center. A new fire station on the
corner of Camaritas and Arroyo will follow; she indicated that the MSB building must be sold first
in order to finance the Fire Station. The goal is to break ground in early 2020 and be fully functional
and operating campus in 2022.
She discussed the upcoming development of the former PUC property, led by AGI/KASA to
develop 5.9—acre site mixed use project located along Mission Road, approximately 800 residential
units including 209NO affordable housing including retail space and childcare center with
improvements to the Centennial Trail and surrounding park area. She stated that housing
developments have not kept pace with the thousands of new jobs added in South San Francisco; the
goal is that the updated General Plan identifies areas for future high-density housing. She discussed
the Jobs Housing Balance, a housing requirement formula mandated by the state, and indicated that
the City must meet the required numbers, and face harsh penalties for failure to comply.
Mayor Matsumoto discussed the proposed legislation intended to take away Local Control, which
means the City will have limited say as to where and how the City builds and heights on new
housing. She provided an overview of recently completed, under construction and future projects of
South San Francisco and stated that the projects will build 1045 market rate unit with 126
affordable housing units, the state removed former mechanisms used by the City to support
affordable housing. She indicated that new hotels are coming to the City and the City will receive a
Transient Occupancy Tax that contributes to the General Fund reserve that will contribute to the
General Fund reserves, paid exclusively by hotel guests.
She discussed the East of 101 Biotech community with 225 Biotech and Life Science companies
with 20,000 biotech employees and 6.2 million square feet of research and development space
under construction or approved for development. The demolition of former buildings near the
Oyster Point Marina have been completed, the Oyster Point Project will include the new
development of three office research and development buildings, parking structure, improved
utilities and a new tree lined road at Oyster Point Boulevard and Marina Boulevard. The project
includes Bay Trail Improvements, new parks, and recreation spaces and a completely refurbished
public beachfront on the San Francisco Bay. The projected completion date is spring 2020.
She stated that due to projected growth, transportation remains a key concern with employment
expected to increase from 28,000 to 54,000 by 2040. She highlighted the importance to support the
Regional Transportation System, Pedestrian and Bicycle last mile connections that make mass
transit work. She indicated that the City was the only City in San Mateo County with five modes of
transportation including BART, Caltrain, samTrans, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the city's shuttle
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with growing network of bike lanes and pedestrian paths. She provided an overview of the
Pedestrian Bicycle Plan and indicated that the goal of the plan is to strengthen walkability and safe
routes around major transit stations and identify opportunities for BART investment over the next
decade. She informed the community that the City received a bronze metal by the League of
American Bicyclist for being a "Bike Friendly City". She provided an overview of additional
transportation improvements for Caltrain, samTrans, the San Francisco Bay Ferry and the City's
free shuttle service and discussed the citywide Traffic Calming program.
Mayor Matsumoto stated that Parks continues to be a high priority and informed the community that
the city acquired 21 additional acres of open space on Sign Hill known as Friends of Liberty Park.
She stated that as part of the Parks 11 program, the city re -opened the Alta Loma playground and
staff replaced playground equipment and surfacing, performed landscaping and installed a new seat
wall with ceramic tiles created by local children and implemented pathway improvements. She
thanked Vice Mayor Garbarino for championing the ceramic tile project
She discussed Sea Level Rise initiatives and stated that the City has entered into a Memorandum of
Agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to form Sea Level Rise Feasibility Studies for the
Colma Creek basin around the southeast portion of the City. The City is working with San Mateo
County and other peninsula cities to promote the county's proposal to form a new Flood Resiliency
Agency, which will provide a stronger position for cities to obtain federal funding, streamline,
environmental permitting and effectively coordinate design and construction.
She informed the community that the City in collaboration with San Mateo County's Wi-Fi
program would provide free Wi-Fi services for users in the downtown area, the program will launch
by summer 2019. The City continues to work on expanding free Wi-Fi beyond the downtown and
into several parks throughout the city, at this time residents can connect to free Wi-Fi at all city
buildings and the library
She discussed the County's proposed project, 10 -acre site on Mission Road and Oak Avenue that
formally housed the County's North County court, a vacated jail and probation offices. She
indicated that the County is going through the planning process to redevelop the site. The first phase
of the project will include a 45,000 sq. ft. health clinic that will replace the county's existing clinic
on Grand Avenue and Spruce Avenue, construction scheduled to begin in 18 months.
Mayor Matsumoto encouraged the community to participate and join the city in their efforts to build
a community where everyone is proud to call it their home.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Matt Sandford addressed the Council to discuss Ponderosa Elementary School kindergarten
playground and the need for its replacement. He noted that the playground built was for children
between 2-5 years of age and is inadequate for students. He emphasized the need for a proper
playground to help children with their activities He indicated that the project received
approximately $20-30k funding a few years ago that was not used correctly. He requested Council's
support to address the replacement of the playground equipment, emphasizing the children's need
for physical activities.
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Vice Mayor Garbarino stated that he visited Sunshine Garden Elementary School and stated that the
equipment is age inappropriate and requires attention. He requested that the Mayor provide the
information to the school district subcommittee.
Cynthia Marcopulus addressed Council and stated that in March 2016 city staff performed an
analysis of remodeling the Municipal Services Building (MSB) and found that the facilities were
aged and no longer adequate for community needs, noting insufficient parking for visitors when the
building was fully booked. The MSB has 112 parking spaces and the Orange Library has 88 parking
spaces without including street parking, she visited both sites and noticed both lots were full
throughout the morning and mid-day. She expressed her concern with the removal of 20 additional
parking spaces from the Community Civic Campus design; street parking will become a problem
for residents and visitors of the area. She noted that according to a January 11, 2016 staff report, the
MSB, Orange Library, Fire and Police Department could have been renovated/retrofitted for $94.1
million dollars. Ms. Marcopulus stated that the Community Civic Campus is currently a $210
million dollar project with loss of additional amenities and promised design; she encouraged council
to revisit the design. She noted the need to make a practical and functional site utilizing all the
available space building a four-story building with street level parking, housing the Parks and
Recreation on the second floor, the Library on the third floor and the Council Chambers and offices
on the fourth floor.
Mathew Janiga addressed Council and indicated that Buri -Buri elementary will be expanding their
after school care services and inquired about the process for consideration of additional school sites.
He requested that Council identify staff with whom community members can continue discussions
of future expansions and stated his willingness to facilitate future conversations between the District
and the City.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Nicolas stated that she attended the "Women Who Lead in Life Sciences"
conference and reported her experience attending the event and the programs accomplishments. She
attended the St. Patrick's Dinner Fundraising and thanked Elaine Garbarino for her efforts in
organizing the event.
Vice Mayor Garbarino discussed Local Control and indicated that community members have Local
Control, not elected officials. He indicated that local leaders are advocating for community
members to retain local control so that the community will continue to have a voice. He stated that
the current proposed legislation proposes to reduce or minimize local control, no local input. The
CASA Compact, approved by ABAG and MTC, limits local control. The Governor has threatened
to withhold Transportation Funding for cities that do not comply or meet the state's housing
standards. He invited community members to reach out to their elected officials.
Mayor Matsumoto discussed the community event "Every 15 Minutes" a program designed for high
school juniors and seniors that talks about drunk driving and its consequences. She thanked Elaine
Garbarino for her committed support to our city. In addition, she thanked the Parks and Recreation
staff for a successful Senior Health care event and Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Eunejune Kim his participation in the Kishiwada Marathon and for representing the City.
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Recess: 7:56 p.m.
Meeting resumed: 8:05 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific items as follows:
Item No. 5: Councilmember Nicolas inquired about the $20,000 cost for a Harley Davidson. Chief
Azzopardi indicated that it is a purchase for the Police Department. She inquired about the payment
to the City of Burlingame for a bid assessment pass through. City Manager Futrell stated that the
payment issued to the City of Burlingame for the Business Improvement District associated with all
hotels; a charge assessed to every hotel room in SSF and Burlingame. The City of Burlingame
administers the Business Improvement District the fees collected by the City. Councilmember
Nicolas inquired about the 5% retention fee charged to the City by First Foundation Bank. City
Manager Futrell stated that staff would review and provide a response to Council in a Thursday
memo.
Councilmember Addiego requested that City Manager provide a Thursday memo to Council
regarding the Business Improvement District.
Item No. 5: Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the payment amount of $1700 to the San Mateo
County Harbor District test and repair for the SSF Marina Fuel tank. Assistant City Manager Lee
stated that the City and the Harbor District entered into an implementation agreement in 2011, part
of the agreement states that the City will reimburse up to $90,000 for essential repairs. The City
reviewed the invoice and approved payment under the City Manager's budget.
Item No. 7: Mayor Matsumoto pulled the item and City Attorney Rosenberg stated that state law
requires Council oral summary of proposed actions for salary, salary schedule, and fringe benefits
for executive level employees. The proposed employment agreement with City Clerk Acosta has an
initial annual salary of $139,680 consistent with the Executive Management Compensation plan; the
agreement provides a 3% salary adjustment effective July 1, 2019, July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2021
and the same benefits as the Executive Management group. Mayor Matsumoto congratulated Clerk
Acosta for her professional accomplishments.
Item No. 8: Councilmember Nicolas requested clarification about FY 18-19 expenses total of
$188.59. Assistant City Manager Fernandez stated that the amount was included for clarification
because the previous engagement letter specified that the agreement be for $60,000 plus expenses,
flat rate of $7500 per month with a maximum allowable charge of $74,000.
Item No. 9: Mayor Matsumoto inquired if internet service will improve in the Westborough area
with the installation of Fiber Optic Cable. CSG Consultant Michael Goins indicated that MCI Metro
Access project is to enhance MCI's existing fiber network in the bay area. This project will only
place backbone fiber and distribution fiber cable with no new cell sites; used in the future to
augment cell sites. The project will direct fiber cable to business customers, not residential
customers. It will enhance future use.
Item No. 10 and 11: Councilmember Nicolas requested clarification on the two (2) one-year
extensions. Public Works Director/City Engineer Kim stated that the original agreement specified
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three- year term with a one-year extension based upon performance of contractor and indicated that
they have performed well and staff desires to renew services based on price and performance. Staff
will open the project for bids at the conclusion of the two (2) one-year extensions, if approved.
Councilmember Addiego inquired about negotiating a multi-year contract vs two (2) one-year
renewals. Public Works Director Kim indicated that the public process requires the City to request
bids with a new proposal with different terms. Councilmember Addiego inquired about performing
the work in house. Sr. Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Andrew Wemmer stated that the
approximate cost would be five times the proposed contract with a need to increase space at the
facility to accommodate required equipment and additional staff certifications. He will forward
Council a copy of the outcome of staff findings from 2016 for their review.
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meeting of January 5, 2019.
5. Motion confirming payment registers for March 13, 2019. (Christina Crosby, Interim Director
of Finance)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 26-2019 authorizing the acceptance of $5,000 in
sponsorships for the Senior Health and Fitness Fair on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Municipal
Services Building. (Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 27-2019 approving the employment agreement between the
City of South San Francisco and Rosa Govea Acosta for service as City Clerk and amending
the City of South San Francisco Salary Plan. (Jason Rosenberg, City Attorney)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 28-2019 approving a second amendment to the letter of
engagement with Squire Patton Boggs to provide national advocacy and policy advisory
services for an additional $90,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment
to the current letter of engagement. (Christina Fernandez, City Manager's Office)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 29-2019 approving a Master Encroachment Agreement with
MCI Metro Access Transmission Services Corporation, doing business as Verizon Access
Transmission Services, for the Installation of Network Facilities within the Public
Rights -of -Way, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (Eunejune Kim,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
10. Staff report regarding Resolution No. 30-2019 approving two (2) one-year extensions of a
consultant services agreement approved by City Council on June 22, 2016, with Dysert
Environmental, Inc. for environmental sampling services in an amount not to exceed $90,000
annually for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement (Andrew Wemmer, Environmental Compliance Supervisor)
11. Staff report regarding Resolution No. 31-2019 approving two (2) one-year extensions of an
environmental testing services agreement approved by City Council on June 22, 2016, for
environmental laboratory testing services with Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $220,000 annually for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement (Andrew Wemmer, Environmental
Compliance Supervisor)
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12. Report regarding Resolution No. 32-2019 authorizing the acceptance of $38,904 in donations
from the 26th Annual Trivia Challenge and approving Budget Amendment 19.045 increasing
the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Operating Budget by $11,000 to expand the
Library's Project Read program. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
13. Report regarding Resolution No. 33-2019 approving the acceptance of additional grant funds
from the San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services Division in the amount of $12,000 and
amending the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2018-19 Operating Budget
pursuant to budget amendment #19.046. (Sharon Ranals, Parks and Recreation Director)
14. Report regarding adoption of Ordinance No. 1571-2019 approving the third amendment to the
Development Agreement for 201-219 Grand Avenue and 418 Linden Avenue properties with
ROEM Development Corporation (Julie Barnard, Acting ECD Deputy Director).
Motion— Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second—Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Consent Calendar
Items Nos. 4-14. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
15. Report regarding Public Hearing on the City's Housing, Community, and Economic
Development Needs for the 2019-2020 One Year Action Plan and provide direction to the
CDBG Subcommittee. (Kris Romasanta, Community Development Coordinator)
At 8:31 p.m. Councilmember Nagales recused himself from the discussion of this item.
Community Development Coordinator Romasanta presented the report and indicated that the City is
in the second year of a two-year grant cycle and in order to receive CDBG funds, the City is
required to hold two public hearings, and provide direction to the Community Development Block
Grant Standing Committee regarding funding priorities.
Public Hearing Opened: 8:32 p.m.
Public Hearing Closed: 8:33 p.m.
Anje Rodriguez of Samaritan House's Safe Harbor Shelter addressed Council. She shared a story
regarding Sal, a resident, who had worked his way out of being homeless thanks to programming
and shelter he received at Safe Harbor.
Remberto Calero of Star Vista spoke about the success of residents housed at the triplex in South
San Francisco at the intersection of Orange and Grand Avenue. He shared a success story of a client
who has gained the independent skills necessary to obtain employment and pursue her education.
Laura Fanucchi of HIP Housing addressed Council and spoke about three affordable housing
programs. The Home Sharing program designed to match persons who have rooms for rent with
people looking for housing. The Self Sufficiency program designed to support families with
children with housing costs while enrolled in school. The Affordable Housing unit on Commercial
Avenue provides housing for 35 residents in South San Francisco. She thanked Council for their
support.
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Alexandra Manieri of the Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities addressed
Council. She advised of the Housing Accessibility Modification (HAM) Program assists with
accommodations to homes and residences to assist with independent living including installation of
internal and external residential ramps. She thanked Council for their support. In response to an
inquiry from Councilmember Nicolas she indicated that three additional projects are in the process
for approval and continued public outreach.
Jennifer Rowell of CORA addressed Council and provided an overview of the program's mission
indicating that its priority is to provide support for those impacted to help break the cycle of abuse
in San Mate County. She shared a story of a client that was able to receive gain independence
through the services and support received.
Kirsten Irgens-Moller with Ombudsman Services addressed Council and stated that the organization
supports seniors living in long-term care and confronts issues facing the ageing population. She
shared a story client who was able to obtain services and regain financial stability.
Jacky Ramirez of Project Sentinel addressed Council and stated the organization's mission to assist
tenants fight against overly restrictive occupancy policies.
Attorney David Carducci of the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County addressed Council. He
spoke of the agency's mission to help combat homelessness by preventing displacements. He shared
a story of a tenant facing eviction for having a companion dog and stated the agency would continue
to advocate for residents with similar issues. In response to an inquiry from Councilmember
Addiego he indicated that seminars are held every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the
Daly City Community Services Center for North County residents and stated that the organization is
open to hosting seminars in South San Francisco.
Amanda LeBlanc Freeman of Rape Trauma Services addressed Council and indicated that center
has seen a 35% increase in services within the last year. She stated that the housing crisis has
contributed to an increase in sexual violence against children. The center is collaborating with South
San Francisco Police Department to train school personnel to recognize sexual assault and human
trafficking including school based free therapeutically services for children and adults in English
and Spanish. Support from CDBG funding would assist with the organization's mission to assist
children and families confronted with this issue. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Matsumoto
she indicated that center has 14 languages and seeks volunteers who speak Tagalog.
Hon. Diane Papan of John's Closet stated that the program provides clothing to low income school
aged children, which boosts their self-esteem and goes a long way towards removing some of the
social barriers to learning. She thanked Council for their continued support.
Melissa Lukin, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together addressed Council and stated that the
program is entering their 30th year of providing Low Income Home Repairs, which permitted
residents to remain in their homes. She stated that they received 20 applications from South San
Francisco with a total of 62 applications for the last three years. She invited Council and the
community to participate in the National Rebuilding Day.
At 9:10 p.m. Councilmember Nagales returned to the meeting.
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16. Report recommending approval of a Zoning Map Amendment, Planned Development,
Tentative Parcel Map, Affordable Housing Agreement and Design Review to construct 22
single-family attached townhouse units at the corner of Westborough Blvd and Oakmont
Drive. (Billy Gross, Senior Planner)
Public hearing opened: 9:11 p.m.
Senior Planner Billy Gross presented the report recommending that the City Council conduct a
public hearing, follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and take the following
actions: 1.) Adopt a resolution making findings and adopting Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (ND18-0001); 2.) Introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map (RZ18-0005) to
rezone one vacant parcel as a Planned Development; and, 3.) Adopt a resolution making findings
and approving a Planned Development (PUD 15-0001), Tentative Parcel Map (PM 15-0001),
Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA18-0004) and Design Review (DR15-0041), subject to the
draft Conditions of Approval. He presented a PowerPoint including slides depicting the project site
at the corner of Westborough Boulevard and Oakmont Drive. He advised that the Housing
Subcommittee met and reviewed the item.
David Agee with Warmington Residential addressed the Council and stated his satisfaction with the
proposed project indicating that they have addressed the neighboring Homeowner's Association
concerns through the city's condition of approval. They have worked with staff to create a BMR
agreement indicating that it meets the needs of staff and the city, within guidelines of the current
policy, achieving the best and highest use of the property.
Public hearing closed: 9:20 p.m.
Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the city's liability for allowing development of homes near the
fault line in the event of a catastrophic event. City Attorney Rosenberg stated that the City would
have statutory immunity for discretionary acts and the project would comply with the Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, which requires designing outside of setback zone. He stated that all
Planning Applications require the developer to indemnify the City and sign a Hold Harmless
Agreement.
Councilmember Addiego stated his satisfaction with the proposed project and indicated the project
will be a positive addition to the neighborhood. Vice Mayor Garbarino inquired about the
ingress/egress of traffic on Shannon Park Court and stated his support with the color choices. Senior
Planner Gross indicated that the 14 interior units would egress to Oakmont Drive.
Councilmember Nagales inquired about affordable unit location and construction schedule. Mr.
Agee stated affordable units would be built near Oakmont Drive in order to make it a viable project.
He stated that they are working on a construction schedule that will comply with the city standards.
16a. Resolution No. 34-2019 adopting the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Oakmont Meadows Planned Development Project at the southwest corner of Westborough
Blvd and Oakmont Drive
Motion— Councilmember Nagales/Second—Councilmember Addiego: to approve Resolution No.
34-2019 adopting the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Oakmont Meadows
Planned Development Project at the southwest corner of Westborough Boulevard and Oakmont
Drive. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
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16b. Ordinance amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map (RZ18-0005) to rezone one
vacant parcel (APN 091-151-040) from Low Density Residential (RL -8) to a Planned
Development District (PD -1) to allow the construction of 22 single family attached
townhouse units at the corner of Westborough Boulevard and Oakmont Drive
Motion— Councilmember Addiego/Second—Councilmember Nagales: to waive reading and
introduce an ordinance amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map (RZ18-0005) to rezone one
vacant parcel (APN 091-151-040) from Low Density Residential (RL -8) to a Planned Development
District (PD -1) to allow the construction of 22 single family attached townhouse units at the corner
of Westborough Blvd. and Oakmont Dr. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
16c. Resolution No. 35-2019 approving a Planned Development PD15-0001, Tentative Parcel Map
PM15-0001, Affordable Housing Agreement AHA18-0004, and Design Review DR15-0041,
to allow the construction of 22 single family attached townhouse units at the corner of
Westborough Blvd and Oakmont Dr. in a new Planned Development District.
Motion— Councilmember Nicolas/Second—Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 35-
2019 approving a Planned Development PD15-0001, Tentative Parcel Map PM15-0001, Affordable
Housing Agreement AHA18-0004, and Design Review DR15-0041, to allow the construction of 22
single family attached townhouse units at the corner of Westborough Blvd and Oakmont Dr. in a
new Planned Development District. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
17. A report regarding ordinance amending Title 2 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to
ensure consistency of terms and term limits, and increase the potential number of members
serving on the Cultural Arts Commission. (Jason Rosenberg, City Attorney)
City Attorney Rosenberg presented the report recommending Council adopt an ordinance to ensure
consistency of terms and term limits, and increase the potential number of members serving on the
Cultural Arts Commission.
Mayor Matsumoto noted a correction to the report and stated that the Council would like to increase
the number of members on the Cultural Arts Commission from nine (9) to eleven (11). Council
expressed their support.
City Attorney Rosenberg noted Council's direction to revise "Section 2.80. 010 Cultural Arts
Commissions be established consisting of up to eleven (11) members who are electors of the City
and the City Council shall appoint the commissioners. "
17a. Ordinance amending Title 2 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to ensure consistency
of terms and term limits and increase the potential number of members serving on the Cultural
Arts Commission.
Motion— Mayor Matsumoto/Second—Councilmember Nicolas: to waive reading and introduce an
ordinance amending Title 2 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to ensure consistency of
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terms and term limits and increase the potential number of members serving on the Cultural Arts
Commission, subject to the revision of eleven (11) members.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
18. Report regarding Resolution No. 36-2019 approving a consulting services agreement
("Agreement") with Kelso Communication, Inc. of Morgan Hill, California in an amount not
to exceed $476,100 in telecommunication equipment and subsequent support and software
maintenance, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. (Tony Barrera,
Information Technology Director)
Information Technology Director Barrera presented the report and recommended that Council
approve a consulting services agreement with Kelso Communication, Inc. of Morgan Hill,
California in an amount not to exceed $476,100 in telecommunication equipment and
subsequent support and software maintenance, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
In response to Council's inquiries Director Barrera indicated that his decision to award a consulting
services agreement to Kelso Communications was based on the City's best needs ensuring no
disruption of services citywide.
Motion by Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second-Councilmember Addiego: to approve Resolution No. 36
2019. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
19. Report regarding Resolution No. 37-2019 approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement
between the City of South San Francisco and 938 Linden, LP, for the sale of 938 Linden
Avenue, in the amount of $1,050,000. (Michael Lappen, Economic Development
Coordinator)
Economic Development Coordinator Lappen presented the report and recommended that Council
approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement ("PSA") with 938 Linden, LP, regarding the sale of the
City -owned parcel at 938 Linden Avenue and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement, subject to approval of the sales price by the San Mateo County Countywide Oversight
Board. He stated that in October 2017, the City of South San Francisco solicited offers to interested
parties to purchase a City -owned property at 938 Linden Avenue. The property is former
Redevelopment Agency property and is located in the uptown historic area on Linden Avenue, a
mixed-use area of South San Francisco in the low-lying Paradise Valley, south of San Bruno State
Park.
The former Redevelopment Agency purchased the Property in 2010. The intended use for the
building was to relocate St. Vincent de Paul's Food Program from Grand Avenue to this site. The
Agency believed this was a more suitable location for St. Vincent de Paul's to provide food services
to the area's homeless population as it would afford them more space, including a seating area as
well as space for additional homeless services. However, the Redevelopment Agency was dissolved
before St. Vincent's was able to secure sufficient funding to remodel the building and relocate its
services to the site.
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Pursuant to dissolution law, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
South San Francisco ("Successor Agency") is responsible for the disposition of the former
Redevelopment Agency properties in accordance with the procedures and requirements of
Dissolution Law and the Long Range Property Management Plan ("LRPMP").
In response to Vice Mayor Garbarino inquiry Mr. Lappen stated that the City paid $1,100,000 in
2010 for this property.
Motion by Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second-Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Resolution No. 37-
2019. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Nicolas requested an update on the Welcome Home Packet, extended outreach via
worship centers, HOA and service organizations, in addition she requested information regarding
the City's Airbnb policies. City Manager Futrell indicated he would inquire with Communications
Director Arroyo on the status of completion and indicated that staff received direction from Council
to develop ordinances for Council's review. The City does not have specific ordinances addressing
short-term rentals.
Mayor Matsumoto requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Leslie Arroyo's aunt, Susan
Stang.
Vice Mayor Garbarino requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Linda Parenti's brother,
Walter Capella.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m. in memory of
Susan Stang and Walter Capella.
Submitted by:
4, "4-w"
osa Govea Acosta, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
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Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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